Education2026-04-02
The heat is on: As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt
When George LaComb moved two years ago to a new high school in Orlando, Florida, he quickly noticed safety precautions that the football team at his previous, less affluent school never had.  There was a designated recovery room, staffed by a full-time athletic trainer, giant ice baths to cool
By The Hechinger Report
As climate change drives more extreme heat, states are struggling to protect student athletes during outdoor activities. Schools are implementing new heat safety protocols, adjusting practice schedules, and investing in cooling equipment to prevent heat-related illness and death among young athletes.